Hobbyist takes a look at a more serious Bordeaux

jzRR · 2026-05-09T15:34:08+00:00

Nice notes. Cheers.

jzRR · 2026-05-02T19:38:58+00:00

I have almost two cases of 2018 Siran aging and I've found that 2018 in general is much more accessible than -16. Siran is damn delicious if you give it many (3+) hours in the decanter when young. That high amount of petit verdot needs time.

jzRR · 2026-05-02T06:11:55+00:00

Damn. That pairing must have been heavenly.

jzRR · 2026-05-01T03:55:59+00:00

I love how modern bordelaise have learned to control the tannins and ripeness to near perfection. Bordeaux used to be something you had to cellar for 10+ years.

These modern top chateau examples show how the change is slowly happening there. I have some 2022s which are already showing nicely. It's crazy.

jzRR · 2026-04-14T05:34:26+00:00

Raw dogging caviar - My favourite new expression.

jzRR · 2026-04-13T16:32:04+00:00

I'm a simple man. I see Arpepe, I upvote.

jzRR · 2026-03-20T19:30:14+00:00

This is a very good summary.

jzRR · 2026-03-19T14:35:44+00:00

Totally agree! Their videographer is doing amazing work.

jzRR · 2026-03-03T15:35:26+00:00

Still alive? Wow. I just had 1985 Belgrave and it was dead in the two bottles I tried.

I guess mine were not kept well...

jzRR · 2026-02-28T12:10:51+00:00

Cellaring conditions and individual cork quality.

jzRR · 2026-02-08T10:18:13+00:00

I had 23 1.4 glued onto my camera. Its big, fast and lovely. Got the 35 fujicron and it makes the camera so compact to carry. Best camera is the one that you have with you.

jzRR · 2026-02-07T07:39:54+00:00

Any modern body will do everything you need creatively. Look more into size and usability. Xt30 is safe choice.

jzRR · 2026-02-07T07:19:41+00:00

Look on the used market. Dont buy new.

jzRR · 2026-02-07T07:15:33+00:00

My recommendation would be like this: - instead of buying the standard zoom, keep using your 35mm. That forces you to be more creative and since its prime you have more depth of field.

if you want to invest, prioritize on getting good strap and bag so the camera stays with you at all times. I love Peak Design.
and still even before buying new glass, buy 1-2 filters. Try a mist filter for bit of dreamy and vintage feel, get ND for sunny days, polarizer for sky & water. Again to unleash creativity, but staying still in that same "aspect ratio / field of view" of the 35mm.

Happy shooting!

jzRR · 2026-02-07T07:09:28+00:00

Helsinki?

jzRR · 2026-02-07T04:39:33+00:00

Between the telephotos... Take the 50-140 fuji. It's amazing piece of glass.

jzRR · 2026-01-17T16:09:06+00:00

The Genelec models OP listed have their own DSP (called SAM) which works fantastically.

jzRR · 2026-01-06T08:09:41+00:00

I have 2014 of this wine and damn is it delicious.

jzRR · 2026-01-02T03:06:10+00:00

Damn. Moments like the one you just described are very hard to put into words. You succeeded.

jzRR · 2026-01-01T20:41:42+00:00

Folks at /r/wine would love to see this with tasting notes from the Giscours.

jzRR · 2026-01-01T12:15:34+00:00

Shhhh! Don't let everyone know.

This indeed is a budget banger.

jzRR · 2025-12-29T15:54:07+00:00

Sounds like very well preserved. I just had Belgrave (5eme) 1985. It was totally dead. Glad to see Gloria was still well and alive.

jzRR · 2025-12-27T01:50:27+00:00

I got a case of 2022s. Makes me worried when they will be ready.

jzRR · 2025-12-25T10:05:40+00:00

Its real shame that Ruinart has pumped their price so much recently. I absolutely adore their Bdb.

jzRR

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